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Animation/Expert Profile
Expertise
Technical questions about hand drawn and computer animation techniques and production. Historical questions about cartoons and animation.
Experience in the area
30+ years as an Animator, Director and Producer of Television, Feature, Commercial and Independent Animation.
Organizations
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Senior Governorof the Animation Peer Group) Executive Board Member of The Animation Guild ASIFA Hollywood
Education/Credentials
SVA, Rutgers University
Awards and Honors
Emmy Award winning Director 2007 "Where's Lazlo?: Camp Lazlo"
Emmy Award winning Director 1999 for "Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain"
Past/Present Clients
Warner Brothers, Disney, Cartoon Network
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Ed | 01/04/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Thanks for continuing the search. It gives ..... |
| mike | 11/21/11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| vish | 10/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks your guidance is always precious |
| maria | 10/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | BEST ANSWER EVER AND A QUICK RESPONSE(RESPONSE ..... |
| Mariah | 10/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the quick response and amazing ..... |
Recent Answers from Russell Calabrese
2012-01-08 Animation as an MFA:
Hello Jill, Learn how to do animation and put together a sample reel of your work and a portfolio of your artistic skills. That's what people are going to look at when they want to hire you, not a degree
2012-01-07 Animation as an MFA:
Hi Jill, The MFA in animation will only help you if you want to teach animation at the college/university level. You do not need that degree to do animation professionally. If you plan on teaching something
2011-12-28 animated short film about opera:
Hi Ed, Sorry for the delay. I'm still working on this one. I've been tapping all my resources to find the title of this film. I remember seeing this film and can't quite remember where. I'll get back
2011-12-24 Model sheets and character studies:
Hi Jason, The other person you spoke with was quite right. These days a model sheet usually just shows the turn around of a character from all sides in a neutral standing position. Character study
2011-11-28 Original Disney Cells:
Hi Jennifer, If you bought these in the '60s they are most likely ACTUAL PRODUCTION CELS!!! These are the rarest because they are one of a kind. Inked and painted once and then shot under the animation
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